Deloris E. Butler Cheek

Memorial services for Deloris E. Butler Cheek, 78, Eudora, will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.  The inurnment will be held 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 7, 2023, at Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg, KS.  Deloris passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2023, at Medicalodges Eudora.

Deloris was born on April 11, 1944, in Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of Lester and Francis (Wade) Butler.

Survivors include her two sons, Kevin (Christina Patz) Spurling, Troy Spurling; two grandchildren; Devyn Spurling, Travis Spurling, and two sisters, LaVeta McCart and Sandy McCluky.

Deloris was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Doreta Carol Williams.

The family suggests memorials in Deloris’ name to the American Stroke Foundation and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

11 Condolences

  1. LAURIE L BRISTOL on April 5, 2023 at 7:53 am

    D I can’t believe that you are gone, my heart is broken but I know that you are in a better place. I know one day that we will meet again. You have been a really great friend and I will always cherish that. My heart goes out to your family at this difficult time. Until we meet again. Love you D, really going to miss you



  2. Chris S. on April 5, 2023 at 8:26 am

    Oh, D. How I have missed your smiling face, your quick wit, and your humor. I was brand new in the office, and you made me immediately feel as if I’d been there forever already. My deepest condolences to your family.



  3. Gail Courtwright on April 5, 2023 at 9:23 am

    Such a lovely lady. Sassy too! We shared a lot of laughs during our time together at KU Endowment. She will be missed! I pray that wonderful memories will comfort her family during this difficult time.



  4. Laura (Butler) & Keith Vaughn on April 5, 2023 at 10:52 am

    Our deepest sympathies for all the family. Sorry we cannot attend, but our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Prayers for your strength and comfort in the days to come.



  5. Susan Burton on April 5, 2023 at 3:04 pm

    My deepest sympathy to you all. Dee will be remembered for her laughter and spirited conversations with colleagues at work. I will also always remember her for her not so subtle cursing over the adding machine and the joy she brought to the workplace. May she Rest In Peace.



  6. Mary Higgins on April 5, 2023 at 7:23 pm

    I worked with Deloris back in the early 70’s at Hallmark Cards . We had so much fun . such a sweet lady.. My thoughts are with her family and her friends. Rest in Peace ..



  7. Jo Ann Hensley on April 5, 2023 at 10:52 pm

    Dee, you will be missed. I feel honored to be be given a nickname by you, Jo Jo. Your humor and conversations will be greatly missed. Deepest condolences for your family. May their memories of you help them through this difficult time. Hugs. Jo Jo



  8. Linda L. Schimmel on April 6, 2023 at 6:15 am

    Dee was such a delight in the office! From accounting days to her “retired” days working in Imaging. She was always ready to assist with work-related questions, decorating the department for the special days, and quick with a smile and an opinionated retort! Grandchildren; oh she loved to tell us about her grandchildren!!
    I am sorry for the loss your family is feeling with her stroke first and her death now. Blessings, as you recall your own special memories of Dee.



  9. Suzanne Mayse on April 7, 2023 at 9:51 am

    Dee and I shared an office for the last 7 years that she worked at KU Endowment. She was always so nice and I loved hearing her stories. She talked about her son, Kevin, and granddaughter, Devyn, all the time. They were her pride and joy! She was so proud of them and loved them very much. We spent a lot of time together and I enjoyed working with her and laughing together. She was like a grandma to me. My son, Clifton, loved coming to work and seeing Dee. She always had something to give him. She was always so thoughtful and caring. She will always hold a special place in my heart.



  10. Tracy Rose on April 10, 2023 at 9:51 am

    Kevin, I am so sorry for your loss.



  11. Ronda Walker on April 18, 2023 at 10:52 am

    So sorry for your loss



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